Ranked #104

Dennou Coil

TITLE: Dennou Coil

ANIME: Dennou Coil was directed by Mitsuo Iso (well known for his key animation work on early Ghibli movies and Neon Genesis Evangelion) and was produced by Madhouse (well-known for their work on Death Note and Paranoia Agent). It ran on Japanese TV from May 12th, 2007 till December 1st, 2007 and, as of the time of this writing, has not been licensed Stateside.

STORY: The year is 2026, eleven years after the technology to turn the internet into augmented reality by the use of immersive "cyberglasses" was developed. Yuko "Yasako" Okonogi, a young girl in sixth grade, moves to Daikoku City, the center of the technology behind the glasses, and is strongarmed by her grandmother into joining her "investigation agency", composed of children with powerful illegal software codes and tools. On her first day in town, she runs into Yuko "Isako" Amasawa, a cold, aloof master hacker chasing a mystery in Daikoku City, that will soon involve both Yukos and their friends...

Dennou Coil is probably one of the best shows I've watched in a good long time. This show has been in development for about ten years, and with the incredible subtlety of this entire show, I can believe it. Every aspect of the technology, how the world works, and every tiny detail that one can think of for this blends together to make the world seem incredibly believable, if not possible in just a few years' time. It's just futuristic enough to seem amazing, yet grounded enough in reality to seem incredibly possible.

The plot and characters in this are incredibly well-constructed as well. Characters are slowly developed through various interactions and their relationships to others in episodes, and even though characters may not take a prominent role for a few episodes, they're always there in the background. And the plot itself is intricately woven; the smallest details from the earliest episodes, which seem like throwaways, come back to play in full force in the last half of the show. The first third of the show establishes the basics of the world and characters, then comes a brief filler arc that slowly brings things to the fore, and then the last third of the show takes everything that's come before and takes it into far darker places than everything up until this point would have you believe was possible. The final episodes of the show are probably some of the darkest I've seen in a show aimed towards a younger audience to date, but, regardless, resolve amazingly well.

ART: Dennou Coil has a bit simpler character design than other shows that Madhouse has done; the kids and adults are a bit more angular, and are a bit less intricately designed than, say, characters from Death Note. However, their traditional realism shows through in the interaction of the virtual environment and the real environment; incredible amounts of detail are put into the various software codes and tools that the children use, along with how they manifest (and yes, some will call similarities on some of the patterns that show in the hackers' codings and the arrays in Fullmetal Alchemist, but really, let's not be nitpicky here).

MUSIC: The background music for this series doesn't particularly stand out, but, regardless, is a well-done score, and worth a listen to. The OP and ED are done by the same singer, Ayako Ikeda, and are some of the best opening and ending songs I've heard in a long while, the OP and its eerieness in general especially.

SEIYUU: Fumiko Orikasa (well-known for her roles in Hellsing as Seras and in Saikano as Chise) takes a starring role in this as Yasako and does an incredible job in the role. Otherwise, all the other seiyuu in this production do a solid job.

LENGTH: Dennou Coil was meticulously planned, I think, to be just the right length; not too long, so that it wouldn't drag, but not too short, so that there wouldn't be information overload. No complaints here, in general, a wonderful job in planning - then again, ten years in development does that to a show.

OVERALL: One of the best shows that I've seen in a good long time, with incredible amounts of detail, and well-constructed plots and characters, and solid background music, art, and seiyuu.

An underappreciated gem of the 2007 season; watch it.

STORY: 10/10
ART: 9/10
MUSIC: 9/10
SEIYUU: 9/10
LENGTH: 10/10

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I almost dropped this series halfway through, but I'm so very glad that I didn't.

STORY - Dennou Coil's story is a very unique and interesting take on a popular old subject: digital technologies and the human consciousness are both subjects that have been explored for years. Usually though, a series' protagonists are similar in age to its primary target audience, but that doesn't seem to be the case here as Dennou Coil's themes are actually rather sophisticated and suggest a complexity beyond what may be expected when the characters are in the 10-11 year old range. The connection between the consciousness and a digital projection of oneself has been examined in series such as Ghost in the Shell, but it's definitely interesting to see this sort of stuff with Digimon-aged characters. The story is good and solid, but what can be a point of frustration is the leisurely pace the plot seems to progress at for the first half of the series. Though it's a mystery at its core, the series often lapses into almost slice-of-life or simple adventure-type episodes that seem to contribute very little to the overall story.

This was indeed frustrating to me, and I was close to dropping the series as a result. But I stuck it through on my brother's recommendation, and I was definitely rewarded. Almost all the "useless"-seeming episodes contain nuggets of important information, and even the recap-like episode has bits of new, and very relevant, material slipped in between the recycled animation. In retrospect, this was actually incredibly clever as it mimics the mystery of the series and forces you to recall things later as you suddenly realize their importance. Keep your eyes pried.

Once you hit the second half of the series, everything starts progressing very quickly. The tension rises, the suspense more than doubles, and the mystery deepens as the characters explore avenues and possibilities they hadn't considered before. The story becomes even more engaging and intriguing as you delve into the pasts of various characters, intertwined in ways they don't realize. It gets scary too, in that wonderful creepy way that most horror movies aren't able to accomplish. Watch the second half of this series by yourself with the lights out in the middle of the night. It's fun. 8D

CHARACTER - The two main characters in Dennou Coil are both wonderfully in-depth characters. Yasako and Isako appear to be polar opposites, and it's really great watching their relationship change and grow throughout the course of the series as they are forced against each other and along side one another by circumstances. As they're both new the area at the start of the series, it's also interesting to follow their interactions with the other children as they carve out their places among them. They're great foil characters, and though this comparative nature is made obvious by their similarly pronounced given names (they're both named Yuko, though the kanji is different, allowing them to have different nicknames), I don't really feel as if that cheapens it. Additionally, though I usually tend to dislike wholly "good" characters, the fact that we're dealing with children makes their personalities and motives easier to sympathize with, regardless of "goodness." Besides, it's not that hard to believe that children just aren't that jaded, even if sometimes they pretend to be.

The rest of the children vary in complexity of character, but none of them seem completely flat or boring. Daichi and his gang may seem pretty stereotypical at first glance, but all of them are explored further (sure, Daichi and Denpa more than the rest, but even the lackeys have some ulterior motives). Fumie, Akira, and Kyoko interested me the least (Kyoko annoyed the hell out of me, really), but they facilitated plot points well enough, and the latter two are minor enough (and young enough) to not really matter much beyond that. Haraken I kind of have mixed feelings about because his character never seemed to change much, even when it seemed like he should have. It was an understandable staticness, to some extent, but it still bugs me somewhat. Still, his relationship with his aunt was fun to follow, and I think it's kind of hilarious that the aunt is only seventeen, but considering the ages of most of the other characters, that's pretty damn old! Then again, there's also Mega-baa... who's ancient, but possibly more childlike and energetic than anyone else in the series!

All in all, I was very happy with the characters in Dennou Coil, even the ones that appeared kind of generic found ways to make themselves entertaining for the most part.

ARTSTYLE & ANIMATION - I don't think there was anything especially notable about the art or animation in this series, but both were definitely fitting. The characters looked appropriate for their given ages, and there was a softness about the general style that seemed to suggest the same. The animation I would consider to be on the high end of average; the explosions, the shininess of metatags and metabugs, as well as the Illegals were all very well done.

MUSIC - I'm very fond of both the opening and end themes in Dennou Coil; both have this sort of mysteriousness and anticipation to them that go very well with the story and general mood of the series. The music present in the series itself must not have been anything too memorable since I can't seem to recall anything right now, but nothing stands out as bad either so. There may actually be some good tracks I can't think of right now though; there were some pretty nice action and suspense scenes, and I'm sure the music was appropriate for them. I just can't recall anything right now.

VOICE ACTING - This series hasn't even been licensed yet, I don't think, so subbed is your only choice for now. Average? Yeah, I'd say about average, average-good? Most of the voices were pretty nice, especially for more eccentric characters like Mega-baa and Haraken's aunt, but otherwise nothing particularly notable.

OVERALL - I think Dennou Coil is a great series, despite its slow pacing at times. You can consider it reflective of reality -- mysteries aren't always solved immediately, and children tend to have short attention spans, so they may wander off and do something else for a little while before being reminded of the task at hand. Mystery is a pretty neglected genre in anime in my opinion, but Dennou Coil handles it very well while matching familiar digital/reality themes with characters that aren't traditional to them. Everything wraps up neatly in the end (yes, that does mean it's a mystery that has a good ending!), and I was left feeling very satisfied.

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Dennou Coil is an anime that portrays the overlapping of a virtual world and reality, but focuses mostly on children and how their lives and relationships are affected by it.

Story: 10
The series present a very intriguing plot, with secrets being revealed little-by-little, without blatant verbal explanations by the characters like those sometimes found in other sci-fi anime. Each episode starts with the main character mentioning some sort of rumor or urban-legend related to that specific episode, bringing up more how mysterious the actual functioning of the virtual world is, and how important are those rumors spread among children themselves in order to solve those mysteries. The plot darkens and speeds up around the second half of the anime, but the first half is nowhere near boring or overly "happy".

Art:9
The virtual realm has a very interesting design. Mixing with the real world in the background, artifacts such as old version incompatibilities, dennou terminals and encodes seem realistic and functional.

Sound:7
The intro and outro songs fit well with the overall theme and pace of the anime, the background music is good and has a varied selection, but doesn't manage to impress.
Voice acting is solid and has a couple big names in the cast, the actors portray their characters beautifully, but the dialogues themselves don't offer much of a challenge in order for them to stand out very much.

Character:9
The main characters have very interesting back stories, personalities and goals. Those are often revealed slowly throughout the series along with the plot, and it is fun to watch how they juggle school, family, friends and other duties along with the investigations for the mysteries involving the glasses industry and the virtual world. read more

Dennou Coil is an anime series about a circle of children who are growing up in a city that is becoming increasingly virtualized. The female lead, Yasako, owns a cyber pet. Giant robots named Satchii wander the city applying software patches (even the city buildings are part virtual) and eliminating viruses and other illegal or malicious software-- using lasers, apparently. The characters wear special cyberglasses that have all the features of modern computers and much more. It's all pretty cool if a tad unrealistic and I was hooked after the first episode, although it took me pretty long to finish the rest.

To start off, the story is pretty good. The anime slowly draws you deeper and deeper into the central mysteries of the series, always letting you know enough to keep you satisfied but not to the point where you can tie all the loose ends yourself. You always get the feeling that there is something deeper in the background, pulling the strings, manipulating the protagonists like a bunch of puppets.

The main storyline has several branches: a search for what killed Kenichi's childhood friend, and the resolution of Isako's brother's fate. This puts the anime on a rather tragic path, but surprisingly the writers manage to keep the emotional appeal stable, never letting the anime descend for too long into excessive melodrama at the expense of the sense of fun and adventure of childhood that the series is fundamentally about.

There are many side stories interspersed throughout the series. Most of them are interesting and woven quite well into the overall framework (eg The Last Pleiosaur being one of my favorites), but a few of them are kind of sleep-inducing (mostly due to poor pacing), to be honest. This is especially the case towards the early middle of the series, which was when I stopped watching for a couple months, only coming back later to finish. Some of the stories have a "slice of life" kind of feel, and I'm not a particular fan of that genre, so maybe that explains it.

The art is fantastic. It is very reminiscent of Miyazaki's style for some reason, and in fact the storytelling itself feels very much the same. Dennou Coil is like My Neighbor Totoro meets Mushishi, with a strange cyber twist. Don't get the wrong idea though. The series is not cyberpunk. The anime is not gritty, though it can be dramatic. There is no attempt to really explore the implications of AI or emergent behavior. The nature of objective reality, and its relationship to virtual reality, is examined, but the themes and the conclusions drawn are more akin to classical Japanese fantasy than cyberpunk.

For instance, one unique part of Dennou Coil's fictive universe is the meta-tags, which are apparently snippets of code on ofuda scrolls or something similar (ofuda scrolls are those things that Rei from Sailor Moon uses, in case it isn't clear). Another example would be the spirit-like "null illegals" that wander the obsolete cyberspace. These are clearly inspiration from Shintoism and, while they are interesting, they are part of a large reservoir of reasons why the universe feels like a wannabe fantasy world rather than a real cyber world. All the tech is just magic with a modern twist. Don't expect anything to make real scientific sense. Instead, see Dennou Coil for what it really is: a beautiful supernatural story recasted in modern terms. It succeeds wonderfully in this regard.

Some who have seen the anime will notice that some interesting parallels can be drawn to Fullmetal Alchemist. The "encode" system utilized by some of the hackers in Dennou Coil is very similar to the alchemy system in FMA. Interestingly, the symbols and patterns, despite being apparently pretty much just magic, are justified as "science" and technology in both series. Like Fullmetal Alchemist, Dennou Coil is also very much a "coming of age" story that has somewhat dark tones occasionally, especially towards the end. So I would suggest that fans of FMA take a look at Dennou Coil, though it's definitely not going to be the cup of tea of every FMA fan.

The music and the sound effects are generally good but not outstanding. The opening and ending, however, are absolutely wonderful. They project an aura of mystery and hopeful melancholy that captures the spirit of the series very well.

The characters in Dennou Coil are quite good. Sometimes during the series I felt like, somewhere, sometime, somehow, these people could actually really exist. The circle of children is composed mainly of girls and they all act realistically for the most part. Don't expect the stereotypical bubbly lolis you see in a lot of modern anime. The characters are charmingly human in their range of emotions and will feel quite familiar.

My only complaint with regards to characterization is Isako. She was a much more interesting, respectable character before the series made her out to be a tsundere. Personally, I felt this transition deviated too much from her original presentation, and rather than adding depth to her personality, turned her into a stock character. But aside from this, I would say that the characterization in the series is very strong.

Overall, this is one of my favorite anime series so far, but I don't think it's for everyone. If you are a fan of "coming of age" stories and/or enjoy Miyazaki movies (in particular the aforementioned My Neighbor Totoro), this is a must watch. If you like FMA, you might like this. If you enjoy science fiction, you might like it, as long as you don't place too high a premium on plausibility. Last but not least, if you found the strange universe of Mushishi fascinating, you might also like the universe in Dennou Coil. As for myself, I fit in all those categories.
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I will say this first: there are very few series that have wrung out such a wide array of emotions from me in such a way that Dennou Coil did. One of my friends even said I was cold-hearted for the way in which I didn't cry at anything she cried over. Still, Dennou Coil has made me laugh, cry, and feel downright freaked out (as in, scared, not "OMG THIS IS AMAZING" freaking out, though I do think this anime is quite amazing).

I will admit that the first half of the series is a bit ridiculous and feels very episodic. It's more of a "slice of life" anime than anything else, but I still got the sense that there was something much deeper under the surface - and I was right! Don't get me wrong, though. The first half of the series is still enjoyable, but it just doesn't feel deep enough to really draw you in or to feel unique, as if you've stumbled on a rare jewel of an anime. Still, once you get into the main plot, it's hard to get away from. The tension skyrockets and our young heroes (and antagonists?) get pulled into something they never fully expected. Even in the end, the true nature of the cyberworld and the Illegals is never 100% explained, and some interpretation is left up to the viewer as much as it is to the characters themselves.

While the show seems to be directed towards kids (especially given the ages of the characters), I found that the real storyline is actually very mature. After I finished the final episode, I had to sit and think about it for a while. There is such a mixture of themes here, including love, the complexity of friendship, the difficulty of relating to another's feelings, dealing with death and loss (ranging from the loss of a dear friend or family member to a cyber pet), the consequences of being too greedy, and chasing after your dreams and never looking away from your goal, even if the goal is ridiculous. Not all of these are very obvious, but it's all presented quite realistically and it's all there for you to think about should you want to.

For the technical stuff...
The art was in general very well done, if a bit simplistic in style. It almost reminds me of Miyazaki's art style. However, it does the trick well enough. The computer graphics are superb in creating the cyberspaces and all the technological stuff. As for sound, the ED "Sora no Kakera" has a special place in my heart - I absolutely love it. The OP is good, too, but a little lacking. The animation sequences for both of these, however, are great, especially watching Densuke walk across various scenery (and then fall at one point!) in the ED was unexpectedly charming. There is also one track featuring a violin that caught my ear and it brings about a really tense atmosphere quite nicely. The other tracks sort of faded into the background and I didn't notice them too much, which probably means they were neither good or bad.

Overall, I definitely recommend Dennou Coil. Give it a shot and get through the first half of the series, though don't skip them! They contain important tidbits of information (for example, the legend of Michiko-san/Miss Michiko) and the episodes after would be confusing without them. read more

Dennou Coil might very well be the most difficult anime series to evaluate with nothing more than a simple numeric grade. It's odd combination of childlike charm and philosophical substance make it a very on and off show, yet the unique execution of it makes this a rewarding show for those willing to sit through it's few dragging bits.

Story; 10. The story in DC really does begin to develop as you would expect your average kid's show to progress. The elements are all there, however the plot is executed with far more complexity than a kid's show, and is interwoven in a way that allows it to stand center stage, yet coexist with the enticingly fun childish atmosphere brought about by the various other aspects of the series. Another interesting point is the "filler" in DC. There are a handful of episodes that stray almost entirely from the main story arc, generally following the antics of the cyber detectives club. And more often than not, such plot deviation is a recipe for disaster. However, the opposite would have to be true in the case of DC, as these seemingly random tangents in the story wound up being some of my favorite episodes (the bearded ones comes to mind especially, being my favorite episode hands down.) It's really it's own style, and save for a small number of slowly paced episodes, DC manages to pull off a feat that looks like a disaster on paper very well.

Art; 8. This really does come down to opinion, but I loved the art for this show. It was extremely simple, which helped to make it very inviting. The way many things were portrayed physically (ie. antivirus software, etc.) I found to be very creative, and the digital pets were also pretty damn cool themselves. There was a certain playful artistic air about the series, and while some may frown at the simplicity in the face of many newer, far more aesthetically pleasing shows, I'll go for the fun of Dennou Coil over that any day.

Sound; 8. The few BGMs in DC actually fit where they were used, and while one in particular was kind of cheesy, it really did fit, and that's more than you can say for the average anime OST. I also didn't find the opening theme to be terribly grating. Which is usually the case.

Character; 10. It's unusual with a show featuring more than three or four cast characters to have a completely fulfilling roster for me, but this is yet another area that DC managed to completely divert from what I am used to. All of the characters had, by series end, grown on me in one way or another. The series boasts a cast of middle/elementary school kids who ACTUALLY portray convincing kids for the age group. I think they well done characters helped bring about that playful, childlike mood perfectly, while also being able to maintain a fairly "heavy," adult plotline at the same time. It is my pleasure to say that DC has an essentially perfect cast of crazy, fun and enjoyable characters.

Enjoyment/Overall; 8. I'm torn with giving this a fair numeric grade, as it seems to bounce between perfect and average. Though it unquestionably leans towards the former, the fact remains that a few slow downs here and there, along with some small technical issues keep it from being the ten it easily could be. If I were to grade it on content and artistry alone, I could very easily give it a ten. But I can't ignore the small issues that come with it, so I have to try and settle it out somewhere. Suffice to say, I think anyone who either enjoys a serious plotline, or just enjoys a good fun time, will be able to find something to love here. I waited far too long to sit down and watch this, and I suggest you do not make the same mistake I did! read more

Dennou Coil is a very intriguing Sci-fi anime showing the fun possibilities of mixing reality with virtual reality, whilst including supernatural elements that adds a lot of suspense and mystery to the story. ^_^

The story basically follows the adventures of different elementary kids who are trying to uncover the secrets of this augmented reality. As the series begins it doesn’t give the viewer much to go on, except a few things you’ll notice and able to pick up on straight away. Once having a basic understanding about what this whole plot and story is about, it becomes very interesting to watch, as these little kids end up discovering different mysteries. The characters themselves are pretty ordinary and don’t really do much for the story, accept later on once the story begins to find its place. However viewers may find themselves getting annoyed by some of the characters, but the intriguing and dramatic story will help you forgot about these little annoyances.

The animation has a certain uniqueness to it, as it seamlessly blends in drawn animation with 3D CG. It is not all the time when you find an anime which works so well with CG but it actually helps portray the half-virtual world in this one. The music is pretty good as well, with fun melodies while normal things are happening, dreary tunes for the mysterious moments and exciting tunes for the pockets of action throughout.

Overall Dennou Coil is an intriguing sci-fi anime that is similar to “Ghost in the Shell”, in the way that it shows another possibility of future’s technology. The story itself is very interesting, as it somehow portrays a realistic possibility of developed city, whilst also managing to incorporate many mysterious supernatural elements as well. This helped to add some incredibly intense drama in the highly eventful 2nd half of the series. Yet amongst all the fun, interesting and exciting episodes are a few incredibly dull and boring ones, in the 1st half, which let the series down.

Other than this, Dennou Coil is definitely an anime worth watching and I would have given it a higher overall rating but the uneventful 1st half of the series prevented me from doing that.

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OVERVIEW (10)
Dennou Coil is probably one of the most artfully constructed anime I've watched and yet it remains light-hearted and fun throughout. There were only a few episodes of "filler" but even these were pretty fun to watch.

The opening theme, "Prism", caught my interest right away, but it was the concept and character development that really sucked me in. As the story progresses, it really deepens, and you realize that the digital "layer" of reality is actually an extended metaphor for something much more.

This is a fresh take on the age-old "growing up" plot line. The interaction between the kids is very believable as are their internal struggles, which are far more age-appropriate than in other series, without being too childish for older viewers. There are some life-questions that we never outgrow, and there is something refreshing about seeing them through these elementary-aged kids.

All in all, an excellent series. I would recommend this for viewers who like analyzing, as well as for those that just want to enjoy a Miyazaki-esque short series.


STORY (10)
The story is superbly written and deceptively simple. The pacing may start off somewhat slow, but each episode is building the story up to it's climax. In the end, the momentum picks up and all the pieces come together for an exciting conclusion.

Unlike other shows that rush to a disappointing end, Dennou Coil's ending is fast-paced, but very carefully planned out. The last two or three episodes are truly the culmination of all the character development in the series, so you really feel that in the end, the episodes are all part of one story. It's a satisfying package.

In addition, the story has a very realistic psychological level to it, which really resonated with me because I have seen it in real life. Isako's struggle is very accurately and artistically portrayed, giving the story a relevance that other stories do not have.

ART (9)
The art is similar in style to Miyazaki films. The color palette suits the story and characters perfectly. It's not as technically brilliant or polished as say, KyoAni, but it was very appropriate. The animation was consistent, staying true to it's style and to a high quality.

SOUND (8)
The opening theme, "Prism", instantly caught my attention. It sets a good tone for the mysteries of the cyber-world, and the tinge of loneliness that the two Yuukos feel. I have a bias in favor of Houko Kuwashima's voice, but most of the voice acting is very good.

Nothing extraordinary here, but good work none the less.

CHARACTER (10)
Character drives this story, and I think the development of all the characters is very good. I found the interactions to be very believable for children of that age, far more so than in most other anime featuring 10-11 year olds. They were not flat personality stereotypes, but very well rounded. For example, the way Yasako is generally very gentle, but a little less so with her younger sister, Kyouko. That was a very well balanced characterization without over-exaggerating the difference in treatment. (No over-the-top tsundere, bipolar action here).

All the character relationships are excellently rendered in subtle details. I actually want to rate this category 12 out of 10. A++

ENJOYMENT (10)
As someone who loves to analyze literature, this story was a huge treat. But even without that, it's just an enjoyable story to watch. The characters are very likable in their imperfections, and the story maintains a light-hearted humor to it that made it a pleasure to watch. read more

I was suprised about this, Its been a couple of years since it aired in Japan, but I only recently decided to watch this series, and I am glad I did, the idea and the imagination required to create such a work of art and such a strong powerful story and with the correct mixture of characters and their personalities, really pleased me in every way. There was not a second I was bored or began to lose concentration.

The idea of a futuristic world, where technology has advanced greatly upon the information infrastruture, and the use of cyberglasses over the nation is just brilliant. I love how there is an aspect of RPG to it, with the metabug hunting and detective work.

But the aspects of mystery of the cybernetic world behind the glasses, how the glasses allowes you to see cybernetic objects, use of metatags, metaweapons and even the existence of cyberpets, makes me want to have one off those pair of cyberglasses, it just seems so cool, to be able to call anyone as long as they had glasses. The glasses also acted as a portable PC, allowing you to go onto the internet, and able to write and store all sorts of information, even acting as a GPS.

The creation of such a world is amazing and very appealing to me.

But even such a creative and fun world has its mysteries and flaws. with the exisitences of illegals (virus type pet infiltrating shadows), who can only exist in obsolute spaces of the cybernetic world. And the exisitence of Cybernetic juristiction, with the post office being the main security system implace for the public to destroy or format obsolute spaces and illegals, using a system called Satchi and Kyuu Chans.

The Characters are very well diverse, and I enjoyed the developement of their relationship, and how they open up the characters memories and past. I like how the pieces of the puzzle begin to link together, and however thing slowly begins to make sense, drawing you into the story and plot.

The art work fits very well, and I like the style used on the characters, as it fits their personality very well, and goes well with all the CG used throughout the show, I loved how everything was portrayed so you could understand them, and I loved how the metatags were like the talismans used in exocism by the chinese taoists.

I would go into the characters and who they are..... but for now I will leave you with this explanation.

Overall it was amazing to follow, I really enjoyed the show and wish it was longer so I could have enjoyed it for longer living in that suspense and excitement of the show. read more

Dennou Coil, A pretty complex story about how children get lost in technology and need help to get out.
STORY: The story is great, it keeps you hooked if you like this style of anime. Even though for the first about half of the series, the episodes are just little mini 'adventures' that the children have. They are significant because they lead up to the main story line. The story stayed to the mystery side but hopped around everywhere else. There was some adventure, some action, some comedy, and some romance.
ART: The art takes some getting used to because there's no special thing about the characters. They are all like normal children with normal looks and such. Otherwise the art is fantastic. The scenery is amazing, and all the animation is wonderful.
SOUND: I loved all the music in the series. It's calm, and mysterious. It keeps the mood of the series on the right track.
CHARACTER: The characters all looked different, but not major difference. There's no hot pink hair or other obnoxious colors like that. They all have natural hair and natural-sized body parts. The only thing that changes the characters is their style, eyes, hair, and personality. Even though the characters are sort of the 'same', they still stand out from each other because of how the act and dress.
ENJOYMENT: I enjoyed the series very much. A few laughs, and a few sudden surprises, along with some romance and drama really boosted the show. Even though some episodes have epic cliff-hangers, it's just what keeps you hooked.
OVERALL: The show was great. Nothing too bad. I don't have anything I don't think I liked about the series. It was all great. read more